Filming a Wedding Ceremony Part 1 | Wedding Film Basics

Filming a Wedding Ceremony is the most underrated aspect of wedding filmmaking. How to do it well seems obvious, right? It isn't. Enjoy PART 1 of our THREE PART series on How to Film a Wedding Ceremony.

If you can master the basics of filming a wedding ceremony it can make you a lot of money every single weekend. We totally understand that filming a wedding ceremony video can be scary, especially if you've only done a few, but these wedding video tips should help you make all the right moves to capture a wedding ceremony video as easily as possible!

What is "the other 180 rule?" Where should you position your cameras? Ceremony Etiquette? We cover all of it here.

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[WeddingFilmSchool]

Make sure you're subscribed to see part 2 and 3 coming soon!

[adrienpayet]

This is really good and complementary content of what's already on the channel, thanks !

[paolentakevophotography]

I have been taking weddings for years, but never new I could make it branding 🤩😍

[kilroyfilms]

Looking forward to part 2 and 3. I prefer these shorter videos as i struggle to fit the longer ones in around kids and work etc. Have my first wedding in sept if things are back to normal by then, so excited

[brewstervideoproductions]

By chance, could you create a shot list of everything from groom and bride prep, first look, ceremony, reception, etc. Different angles lists, interview questions of bride and groom, and questions that you ask at the very beginning when you are getting to know the couple and what they want from you. Thanks.

[brewstervideoproductions]

I was wondering if you can do a class on step-by-step on filming a wedding, proper camera setup, lighting, etc. for a solo videography for indoor and outdoor settings.

[gustavodomici]

Obrigado pelas dicas. Esse vídeo foi muito útil e me ajudou muito

[stevenuseda]

Nice video! Did part of it get cut off though? feels like there was supposed to be something more on camera placement or focal lengths.

[bencorwin]

Great video. One comment about the 180 degree rule:

The most important 180 degree rule to keep consistent are eye lines. You can open up the video with a good establishing shot and then break the 180 degree rule in most other shots not concerning eye lines.

[ashleyowensby]

I’m just starting out and have my first shoot on the beach, what kind of camera do you use to video AND shoot photos?

[brewstervideoproductions]

By chance when will you post part 2 and 3 for this video

[KiblerDesign]

So, either you didn't explain the 180 degree rule/plane very well or there's a good reason no one is taking about it? Are you trying to tell people to not shoot from behind the bride and groom? Or is that for future videos?